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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 376.18 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 376.18 and 185.34 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 376.18 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/376.18 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 376.18 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 69,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,721.20/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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